[Panther Thunder]

Absolutely crazy game. Just couldn't get enough stops/scores. I am just so proud of this team and the staff. Hazard is a very good football team. And to put together a game plan and the players go out and execute on the road was just fun to watch. I am the last to get too excited, but when AB picked that pass and took it to the house, I started thinking that this might actually be our night. But, it wasn't. And that's okay. This team exceeded expectations and restored some pride in Pikeville Panther Football. Coach Mac has this program going in the right direction. There is no doubt in my mind that Pikeville will return to a state championship game in the near future. From the Junior High to the High School, the right people are in place and good things will happen. Like HP said, big shout out to the Pikeville community. AMAZING turnout tonight. That is how it needs to be for every game!

Just step back and realize. This team was 11-3 AND EVERY LOSS CAME TO A TEAM THAT WILL PLAY FOR A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP! (Hazard, Belfry, Swain County) And in all of those games, the Panthers put up a great fight, the 1st half of Belfry and Swain County and then until about 4 minutes left versus Hazard. This team has improved so much over the past 12 months it is almost unfathomable. I am a proud Pikeville High School graduate and it gives me great pleasure to see class individuals lead class students in such a great way. I cannot wait to kickoff the season next year and build on the 2011 foundation. HAIL PIKEVILLE!